The Best New Podcasts (AIP, Paleo)

I write this post as I polish off a bag of Pork Clouds and listen to Louise L. Hay's "101 Power Thoughts."  You may wonder what these two things have to do with Podcasts.  Well, firstly the pork clouds don't really have anything to do with podcasts, but they are a fun, salty/crunchy AIP/Paleo approved snack that you can mindlessly munch on while listening to your favorite podcast.

Occasionally, as I devour a podcast, especially the self-improvement or nutrition focused ones, I tend to feel a bit overwhelmed about trying to "change myself" or "make myself more perfect".  As I listen to the podcast, I may find myself thinking "Oh, I have to try that", "I have to start doing that" or "I have to buy that."  These thoughts can make you feel like you are not enough, and Louise Hay definitely helps you take your life back and reframe your perceptions about yourself.  She is the original "self love" guru.

A self proclaimed Type A nutjob like myself can get overwhelmed with suggestions and other things to worry about.  For example, after a week of listening to podcasts, I had added the following to my "must do" list:
1) Dry brushing to stimulate my lymphatic system
2) Detox bath
3) Eat more liver
4) Listen to 5 other podcasts recommended by other podcasters
5) Try a different type of magnesium supplement
6) Make a different noatmeal bowl instead of my go to ones.  Read here and here for my faves.
7) Research more about Low Dose Naltrexone
8) Check out US Wellness Meats for their sugar free bacon.
9, 10, 11, .........the list is endless.

I recently read Jessica Flanigan's "The Loving Diet", which is again reminding me that I must love myself, every freakin' bit.  Love the fact that I have frantically taken notes of all the things I want to try/buy/do into my iphone notepad.  Love the fact that even if I don't do everything, I'm still awesome and loveable, no matter what.  Beyond this simple message, the book delves into truly loving your disease.  How do you love Hashimotos, Infertility, SIBO, heavy metal toxicity, MTHFR/CBS mutations, food sensitivities, migraines, or whatever else ails you?!  Crazy you may say!  I highly recommend this interesting and thoughtful read.

So, back to podcasts.  There are now so many out there in cyberspace, which is awesome.  I love to put my buds in for my commute on the path/MTA, and absorb myself into the digital world of other people's conversations.  I'm obsessed with podcasts (just a little) and wrote about some of my favorite podcasts before. Recently, I've stumbled upon some new favorites, all discovered on the good old Instagram.

Listening to The Nourished Podcast, you will be introduced to the lovely ladies Meg and Shawn. They talk about all things Paleo, but they have a somewhat different twist.  While their focus tends to be on nutrition, food, and exercise, they both lend a great perspective on the mental aspect of self and how this affects our physical being. They discuss perception, love, and forgiveness, all of which are an important part of our "diets."  When listening to these podcast friends, I sense the compassion and emotional support that they wish to offer their listeners.  They recreate a feeling that you're out for tea, chatting about life.  There's not much exact science, so if you're looking for that, this may not be for you. 

Love and Heal Podcast, is a twice monthly podcast that recently came upon the podcast marketplace. I was so inspired by this podcast that I purchased Jessica's book (which I've already gushed about above) and am still re-reading it as we speak.   As you've probably realized, I'm super into self love and forgiveness at the moment, so this podcast is really appealing to me. Jessica has a calming voice and thus far I've really enjoyed the interviews. It's not just a straight "how to eat paleo" guide and is a little more "alternative" but I've really enjoyed the episodes thus far. 

I recently came across Wellness Beets Podcast and have been digging these two down to earth podcasters.   I really appreciate Brittany and Alex's practical information/advice about a variety of topics.  This podcast also isn't bogged down by so much science, which I am appreciative of as of late.  Sometimes, I just want to feel like I'm eavesdropping on an interesting conversation, not being reprimanded with science.  The quality (technical stuff) still needs to be worked out, but it's a fun podcast to add to your "to do list."